ZIP 01982 · Essex County

South Hamilton, MA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 01982, South Hamilton, Massachusetts averages $2,481/yr.

23.2%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#116 of 500
Massachusetts rank
211
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 01982 (South Hamilton, MA) is #2,960 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #14,300 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,481
Avg premium (2022)
#2,960
of 25,593 on premium
#14,300
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
88th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
37/100
01982 - South Hamilton, MA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,481/yr
Avg premium, 12th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 01982's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,481 Higher than most more expensive than 88% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 01982. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Massachusetts, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 01982; crosshairs: Massachusetts averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$452.5$4546.5$8640.6$12734.6$16828.70.0%0.7%1.4%2.1%2.8%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 01376 · Turners Falls $1,197/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 01027 · Easthampton $1,339/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01001 · Agawam $1,367/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 01089 · West Springfield $1,404/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 01379 · Wendell $1,431/yr · 1.08%
  • ZIP 01072 · Shutesbury $1,446/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 01222 · Ashley Falls $1,468/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 01077 · Southwick $1,496/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 01453 · Leominster $1,516/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 01876 · Tewksbury $1,533/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 01571 · Dudley $1,558/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 01473 · Westminster $1,575/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 01029 · East Otis $1,593/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 01368 · Royalston $1,608/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 01550 · Southbridge $1,628/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 01566 · Sturbridge $1,644/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 02718 · East Taunton $1,668/yr · 1.09%
  • ZIP 01516 · Douglas $1,689/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 02188 · Weymouth $1,707/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 02180 · Stoneham $1,725/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 01860 · Merrimac $1,746/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02726 · Somerset $1,777/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 02170 · Quincy $1,810/yr · 1.83%
  • ZIP 02777 · Swansea $1,831/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 02743 · Acushnet $1,850/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 02723 · Fall River $1,873/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 01568 · Upton $1,886/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 02576 · West Wareham $1,905/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 01541 · Princeton $1,946/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 01841 · Lawrence $1,966/yr · 2.69%
  • ZIP 01827 · Dunstable $1,994/yr · 1.37%
  • ZIP 02740 · New Bedford $2,053/yr · 1.69%
  • ZIP 02135 · Brighton $2,098/yr · 1.68%
  • ZIP 02145 · Somerville $2,167/yr · 1.88%
  • ZIP 02644 · Forestdale $2,234/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 01951 · Newbury $2,321/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 02126 · Mattapan $2,373/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 02090 · Westwood $2,460/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 01982 · South Hamilton (this ZIP) $2,481/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 02460 · Newtonville $2,557/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 01259 · Southfield $2,631/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 02648 · Marstons Mills $2,763/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 02482 · Wellesley $2,956/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 01770 · Sherborn $3,063/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 02748 · South Dartmouth $3,209/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 01773 · Lincoln $3,551/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 02667 · Wellfleet $3,952/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 02635 · Cotuit $4,522/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 02633 · Chatham $5,618/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 02554 · Nantucket $16,084/yr · 0.16%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,481/yr
Above-median premium
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.61%
Avg severity: $15,906
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+25.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 01982 (South Hamilton, MA)

Homeowners in ZIP 01982 (South Hamilton, MA) pay an average of $2,481 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 211 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 01982 in the 88th percentile, 40% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Massachusetts state average of $2,294, this ZIP runs 8% above, ranking #116 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium. The closest-priced peer within Massachusetts is Monterey (ZIP 01245) at $2,481, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 01982 is 23.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.61%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,906. Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 01982 at expiration, a rise of 25.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 01982 costs have risen 2.3% since 2018, from a low of $2,427 to a high of $2,503, an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places Essex County in the upper risk band at 95.6 (Relatively High): national 96th percentile, #2/14 inside Massachusetts, and 21% above the 78.8 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Coastal Flooding. Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 01982 Compares

vs National Average
$2,481 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Massachusetts Average
$2,481 vs $2,294
8% above state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 01982, 2018–2022

$2,420$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500$2,520 20182019202020212022 $2,481
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 01982.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,427 -
2019 $2,479 +2.2%
2020 $2,479 -0.0%
2021 $2,503 +1.0%
2022 $2,481 -0.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 01982 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,474
Premium Range
$2,427 - $2,503
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Essex County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 01982 via FIPS 25009. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.6
Relatively High · 96th national percentile
In-state county rank
#2
of 14 Massachusetts counties · state mean 78.8
Top mapped hazard
Coastal Flooding
Expected annual loss $19,226,111

Social Vulnerability Index 34.2 · Community Resilience 95.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Massachusetts NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Essex County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 01982 in Essex County (NRI 95.6, hazard Coastal Flooding), both outside Massachusetts. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,481/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.71% here).

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 01982?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 01982 (South Hamilton, MA): $2,481/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #116 of 500 ZIPs in Massachusetts. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in South Hamilton, MA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 01982: a claims frequency of 3.61%, a loss ratio of 23.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.71%, placing this ZIP in the 88th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 01982 compared to the national average?
ZIP 01982 premiums of $2,481/yr are 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 01982?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 01982 in Massachusetts, a rise of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 01982 over 5 years?
ZIP 01982 premiums spanned $2,427 to $2,503 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,474. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 01982 compare to the Massachusetts state average?
ZIP 01982 runs 8% above the Massachusetts state average ($2,294/yr vs this ZIP's $2,481/yr), ranking #116 of 500 tracked ZIPs in Massachusetts by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 01982?
Essex County scores 95.6 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 96th percentile nationally and #2 of 14 Massachusetts counties. The index's top hazard label is Coastal Flooding. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively High. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 01982

This ZIP's premiums run at the 88th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.